I was hoping Denver would always have a place in Melo’s heart. Maybe in 3 years, if the grass ain’t greener over there, you could explore some options, including perhaps, the Nuggets. I’d also like to see Billups work his way back to Denver again. Maybe as a “Sam Cassel” type leader off the bench and player-coach, much how Cassel did to extend his career into his later 30’s. It’s hard to be happy about the trade, but it’s also hard to not be intrigued and excited about this new depth and talent the Nuggets (or should we say Knuggets?) team now has.

If Melo reads this, I’d like to extend my thanks for what he and Billups gave Denver while they were here and I hope you both will always still think of Denver as your home away from home, or second home or vacation home, or something like that.

I was hoping Denver would always have a place in Melo’s heart. Maybe in 3 years, if the grass ain’t greener over there, you could explore some options, including perhaps, the Nuggets. I’d also like to see Billups work his way back to Denver again. Maybe as a “Sam Cassel” type leader off the bench and player-coach, much how Cassel did to extend his career into his later 30’s. It’s hard to be happy about the trade, but it’s also hard to not be intrigued and excited about this new depth and talent the Nuggets (or should we say Knuggets?) team now has.

If Melo reads this, I’d like to extend my thanks for what he and Billups gave Denver while they were here and I hope you both will always still think of Denver as your home away from home, or second home or vacation home, or something like that.

You know, I think this is a good move on Melo’s part, especially considering that he did not need to do it. Melo made basketball relevant in Denver for 7 years and for that I am much obliged. I grew up in the 90’s and other than in 1994 many of my memories were full of disappointment and the minute Melo came into town those things changed. Tho I am saddened that Melo left us, and he departed in not the classiest of ways, I wish him the best of luck and commend him for making the Nuggets relevant again. Still don’t know what to do with my jersey and shoes though? Melo i sell em to you. Tell Chauncey to come home when hes done in NY.

You know, I think this is a good move on Melo’s part, especially considering that he did not need to do it. Melo made basketball relevant in Denver for 7 years and for that I am much obliged. I grew up in the 90’s and other than in 1994 many of my memories were full of disappointment and the minute Melo came into town those things changed. Tho I am saddened that Melo left us, and he departed in not the classiest of ways, I wish him the best of luck and commend him for making the Nuggets relevant again. Still don’t know what to do with my jersey and shoes though? Melo i sell em to you. Tell Chauncey to come home when hes done in NY.

This “note” from some PR rep was nothing more than a publicity stunt. If he really had sincerely fondness for Denver and its fans, he would have mentioned them during his introductory press conference in New York. Nobody waits 10 days to offer thanks; clearly, someone in his camp wanted to make a half-hearted attempt at gratitude. What Anthony should have and would have done if he had any class was thank the fans immediately and taken out an ad in the paper as a sign of appreciation. But Anthony has always put himself ahead of the community and the team, so why should this time be any different? I wish him good luck in New York, but I’m quite happy he’s gone.

Amare put a thank you ad in the AZ paper when he left. No matter how late, its still a nice gesture. Maybe Melo really felt that way, you dont know, I dont know. The point being, he said Thank you to Denver. Accept it and move on.

I just disagree that Anthony even made the gesture, but we’re all entitled to our own opinions. I harbor no hard feelings or ill will towards him, it’s just my interpretation of the events. I’m happy to move on. There’s no need for you to defend him.

Melo actually mentioned taking in ad out in the paper after he got traded. I was surprised this finally happened ten days later, but moving to a new city with your family and then being on the road etc probably delayed it. Still a nice gesture.

This “note” from some PR rep was nothing more than a publicity stunt. If he really had sincerely fondness for Denver and its fans, he would have mentioned them during his introductory press conference in New York. Nobody waits 10 days to offer thanks; clearly, someone in his camp wanted to make a half-hearted attempt at gratitude. What Anthony should have and would have done if he had any class was thank the fans immediately and taken out an ad in the paper as a sign of appreciation. But Anthony has always put himself ahead of the community and the team, so why should this time be any different? I wish him good luck in New York, but I’m quite happy he’s gone.

Amare put a thank you ad in the AZ paper when he left. No matter how late, its still a nice gesture. Maybe Melo really felt that way, you dont know, I dont know. The point being, he said Thank you to Denver. Accept it and move on.

I just disagree that Anthony even made the gesture, but we’re all entitled to our own opinions. I harbor no hard feelings or ill will towards him, it’s just my interpretation of the events. I’m happy to move on. There’s no need for you to defend him.

Melo actually mentioned taking in ad out in the paper after he got traded. I was surprised this finally happened ten days later, but moving to a new city with your family and then being on the road etc probably delayed it. Still a nice gesture.

if he loved us so much he would have played defense for 8 years and would not of quit on this team. Melo you are like a lost lover, i will remember the good times with a smile but the way things ended i will never see you in the same light as before. Good luck in NY but the only ring you will own will be the one to lala unless you learn to d up.

if he loved us so much he would have played defense for 8 years and would not of quit on this team. Melo you are like a lost lover, i will remember the good times with a smile but the way things ended i will never see you in the same light as before. Good luck in NY but the only ring you will own will be the one to lala unless you learn to d up.

played hard on offence, and tried to inflate his offensive numbers so the knicks would finaly pull the trigger and do what it took to get him ie. trade away 4 starters. Its clear the Nuggets are more of a team now instead of one on ones all night.

if you think he played hard, then why did he quit in the playoffs? why did he quit on denver? he should have been a man and held true to his word. shut up play ball till the season’s end, then worry about his free agency. but instead, no he went out like a little kid and took his ball and went home. good luck in nyc, once they realize that he is a quitter, they will know our pain. and really him and amare in a pick and roll. that is funny. he is a post up guy. and with him and amare’s lack of D, knicks are going nowhere fast.

I saw Melo in the bowels of the Pepsi Center on many occasions and, each time, walked away impressed. He would mingle with a lot of fans and his Denver friends. I believe he sincerely does hold Denver in his heart. The bright lights of the Big Apple appealed to him more and that’s fine with me. He’s an East Coast guy but learned to appreciate the ways of the West. This is a savvy move on his part. Melo is a cool dude. And he put Denver back on the basketball map. So we owe him that. But this new team is a lot more fun!

I saw Melo in the bowels of the Pepsi Center on many occasions and, each time, walked away impressed. He would mingle with a lot of fans and his Denver friends. I believe he sincerely does hold Denver in his heart. The bright lights of the Big Apple appealed to him more and that’s fine with me. He’s an East Coast guy but learned to appreciate the ways of the West. This is a savvy move on his part. Melo is a cool dude. And he put Denver back on the basketball map. So we owe him that. But this new team is a lot more fun!

That wasn’t something he owed, and I believe it was sincere.
Why be bitter? He left us better off.
But he had to be the kind of player that he was in Denver
for that to be possible.
Thank you Melo.
Good luck, at least when it’s not against us!

That wasn’t something he owed, and I believe it was sincere.
Why be bitter? He left us better off.
But he had to be the kind of player that he was in Denver
for that to be possible.
Thank you Melo.
Good luck, at least when it’s not against us!

No bitterness here. Melo THANK YOU for all your years here. Personally, my family and I would like to thank you for bringing great basketball to Denver again. I slammed you on your lack of D, but I defended you more than you know. Goodluck in NY, have a great marriage with Lala, she sounds really cool (Us latinas stick together), someone who will keep you in check. But goodluck with the Knicks, and take care of Amare, hes a good guy.

No bitterness here. Melo THANK YOU for all your years here. Personally, my family and I would like to thank you for bringing great basketball to Denver again. I slammed you on your lack of D, but I defended you more than you know. Goodluck in NY, have a great marriage with Lala, she sounds really cool (Us latinas stick together), someone who will keep you in check. But goodluck with the Knicks, and take care of Amare, hes a good guy.

A great shooter. He still can’t play defence. A true superstar has a complete game. I love the new look Nuggets. No one in the lime light. They can play defence and they are a lot of fun to watch. They actually blew out another team last night and gave them no shot to get back in it. Thanks Melo. You didn’t pull a Lebron James.

A great shooter. He still can’t play defence. A true superstar has a complete game. I love the new look Nuggets. No one in the lime light. They can play defence and they are a lot of fun to watch. They actually blew out another team last night and gave them no shot to get back in it. Thanks Melo. You didn’t pull a Lebron James.

The Denver Nuggets before drafting Carmelo Anthony were undeniably one of the worst NBA teams ever for several years.

After getting Melo, perennial playoff team, seven years running.

Maybe Melo did not always leave it all on the floor with his D, but the man can shoot from almost anywhere and has a great one-on-one cabability. Just clearly an outstanding offensive player, and a good defender when his head is in it (top 6 all-time Nugget in steals). I’ll miss him as a Nugget, but at least Denver made a really good trade and is a contender even without Melo and Mr. Big Shot. They’ll do well in NYC, but the new Nuggets are a lot of fun to watch. Much better situation than the Cavaliers post-LeBron. TY Melo for the many great games and memories, and hopefully there will be a Knicks vs. Nuggets NBA finals sometime in the not too distant future!

The Denver Nuggets before drafting Carmelo Anthony were undeniably one of the worst NBA teams ever for several years.

After getting Melo, perennial playoff team, seven years running.

Maybe Melo did not always leave it all on the floor with his D, but the man can shoot from almost anywhere and has a great one-on-one cabability. Just clearly an outstanding offensive player, and a good defender when his head is in it (top 6 all-time Nugget in steals). I’ll miss him as a Nugget, but at least Denver made a really good trade and is a contender even without Melo and Mr. Big Shot. They’ll do well in NYC, but the new Nuggets are a lot of fun to watch. Much better situation than the Cavaliers post-LeBron. TY Melo for the many great games and memories, and hopefully there will be a Knicks vs. Nuggets NBA finals sometime in the not too distant future!

Melo did a very good job defending Lebron in last game he played (Knicks against Heat). His defense was good when needed like when he took on Weasel on the Lakers. Have 4 other players on floor also. Nuggets biggest problem is lack of good rebounding with authority on a consistent basis. As stated by others, he put the Nuggets back on the map. Should have got him a Boozer and a Gasol to go with K and Chauncy. We would have a Championship(s).

Melo did a very good job defending Lebron in last game he played (Knicks against Heat). His defense was good when needed like when he took on Weasel on the Lakers. Have 4 other players on floor also. Nuggets biggest problem is lack of good rebounding with authority on a consistent basis. As stated by others, he put the Nuggets back on the map. Should have got him a Boozer and a Gasol to go with K and Chauncy. We would have a Championship(s).

played hard on offence, and tried to inflate his offensive numbers so the knicks would finaly pull the trigger and do what it took to get him ie. trade away 4 starters. Its clear the Nuggets are more of a team now instead of one on ones all night.

Since there ain’t no double negatives in this statement, Melo obviously did not write it. It is a sad commentary on our society when a graduate of Syracuse University cannot use the English language and can hold several million people hostage with his ego just because of his ability to put a ball in a basket.

Since there ain’t no double negatives in this statement, Melo obviously did not write it. It is a sad commentary on our society when a graduate of Syracuse University cannot use the English language and can hold several million people hostage with his ego just because of his ability to put a ball in a basket.

if you think he played hard, then why did he quit in the playoffs? why did he quit on denver? he should have been a man and held true to his word. shut up play ball till the season’s end, then worry about his free agency. but instead, no he went out like a little kid and took his ball and went home. good luck in nyc, once they realize that he is a quitter, they will know our pain. and really him and amare in a pick and roll. that is funny. he is a post up guy. and with him and amare’s lack of D, knicks are going nowhere fast.

from a lot of denver fans back to carmela the queen anthony,
screw you and the way you not only held nuggets fans, nuggets team mates and the nba hostage by demanding your trade to the team of your preferance. when you come back to denver, expect to have lots of beers thrown at you, and have people curse you and your familys name because you are the biggest sell out in the history of the nba. what you just did should be punishable by league rules after the strike next year. there should be a carmelo clause that has any player that demands a trade like that and plays with half the effort and is insubordinate to his coaches and team mates be fired, and the player should be suspended from nba without pay for the year, then realeased so the queen can go where they want, but the nba should compensate team with extra draft picks for getting screwed by the queen player. no player should be able to control their own destiny like that ever again.
-denver

I wonder why the heading says it was a “Forced” break up letter. Seems legit to me. I will always be a Melo fan and I too hope that Chauncey will become part of Nuggets Organization at some point. I am very happy with the new look Nuggets. Wouldn’t it be great if they really jelled and continue to play unselfish offense and hard defense and won the whole thing? No stars but hard work.. it could change the paradigm of the NBA. I remember when George came in at the last of the season and the nugs really kicked butt.

The only thing that bugged me about this whole thing is that he never had a back bone and just said what he wanted. If he didn’t want to be here, so be it. But at least have the balls to say it up front. Then we get this letter a week after he’s traded. I for one think it is weak. But to be honest, he’s in the past now and I couldn’t give a sh*t about Carmelo anymore. Go Nuggets.

Nice gesture for sure. But for anyone who says he put Denver on the map doesn’t know Denver B-ball history. Denver along with the ABA shaped what we call the NBA today. I remember when Denver was the only team able to run LA Showtime out of the gym…free big macs!! And Dan Issel doing a baseline reverse dunk on Kareem is priceless. Having met the likes of Alex English and Dikembe Mutumbo…I’d say there has been greater players/people in town. From a pure talent perspective David Thompson will be remembered in NBA circles alot longer. Since day 1….Melo never was a true Nugget, just some kid from NY passing through…he never even seemed like he wanted to be here..not even on draft day. Wish him the best.

Melo, you will certainly be missed. No hard feelings, we understand you just wanted a change, a bigger shot at winning a championship, and that is totally fine. This article is full of hate on Melo for no reason, he is a great player. Before he was drafted to the Nuggets, they were 17-65. With him, they made the playoffs all 8 years he played. Thanks Melo, and best of luck in New York. You will always be part of Nuggets history.

Chris Dempsey arrived at The Denver Post in Dec. 2003 after seven years at the Boulder Daily Camera, where he primarily covered the University of Colorado football and men's basketball teams. A University of Colorado-Boulder alumnus, Dempsey covers the Nuggets and also chips in on college sports.